# Event Details - **Event Name**: Dunesday 2026 | Strong Towns Chicago + CCL Chicago - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join us on a public transit hike as we take a trip on the South Shore line for a day trip at the Indiana Dunes! We'll beach and hike!About this EventWhat should I bring?Sun screenWater bottle (potable water is available on-site)Food/snacksClothing for beach and/or hiking (note that it is a mile walk from the train station to the park)Anything fun you want to do while there (frisbee, bike, etc.)How will we get there?We will be taking the South Shore Line which departs from Millennium Station. This line is not owned by Metra. You will need to purchase your ticket through the South Shore Line mobile app.We will disembark at the Dune Park stop and walk about a mile from the train station to the park.What is our plan once we are there?We will set up camp on the beach and then folks can chill there, hike the dunes/park nearby, whatever you want! There are food options nearby but we can also go picnic mode.See "agenda" below for our full itinerary.If you want to return at a later time, there are trains from Dune Park at 5:43 PM and 7:20 PM arriving at Millenium Station at 6:26 PM and 8:43 PM respectively.NOTE: You are responsible for your own travel and gear; we will not be providing any of the gear mentioned above or tickets for travel.Agenda🕑: 08:15 AM - 08:25 AMMeet at Millennium StationInfo: Arrive early to ensure you are able to board on time!🕑: 08:30 AM - 09:41 AMTravel from Millennium Station to Dune Park Station🕑: 09:41 AM - 10:15 AMWalk to Indiana Dunes State Park Foster Beach🕑: 10:15 AM - 03:30 PMHike, enjoy the beach, etc.🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:05 PMWalk to Dune Park Station🕑: 04:10 PM - 05:24 PMTravel from Dune Park Station to Millennium Station - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chesterton/dunesday-2026-|-strong-towns-chicago-ccl-chicago/100001983879578223 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chesterton - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Indiana Dunes State Park - **lat**: 41.6578221 - **long**: -87.06392629999999 - **full address**: Indiana Dunes State Park, 1618 Indiana Dunes State Park, Chesterton, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Dunesday 2026 | Strong Towns Chicago + CCL Chicago - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Dunesday+2026+%7C+Strong+Towns+Chicago+%2B+CCL+Chicago&date=Sat%2C+22+Aug%2C+2026+at+08%3A00+am&bg=4 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Dunesday 2026 | Strong Towns Chicago + CCL Chicago being held? - **A:** Dunesday 2026 | Strong Towns Chicago + CCL Chicago takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm at Indiana Dunes State Park, 1618 Indiana Dunes State Park, Chesterton, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Dunesday 2026 | Strong Towns Chicago + CCL Chicago? - **A:** Dunesday 2026 | Strong Towns Chicago + CCL Chicago is organized by Strong Towns Chicago. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Dunesday 2026 | Strong Towns Chicago + CCL Chicago is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chesterton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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